The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – Germany 2026 Spring Meeting, tentatively hosted May 2025, near Cologne, Germany, at a Amprion facility.

Whether you are new to CIM or a seasoned expert, this meeting will offer valuable insights into real-world implementations, promote collaborative learning, and provide opportunities to engage with peers and thought leaders across the energy sector.

Key Dates

• Call for Presentations Deadline – To Be Announced

• Early Bird Registration Deadline – To Be Announced

What Is CIM?

The Common Information Model (CIM) is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.

The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend

Utilities, energy companies, RTOs/ISOs, and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from attending.

With a focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors offering CIM-based products and services will want to reserve a Vendor Table to showcase their solutions and engage with attendees.

The meeting is open to all current or prospective CIM users – membership in the CIM Users Group is not required to attend. Participants will gain first-hand access to CIM experts and leave with deeper knowledge and new strategies for CIM-based integration.

Meeting Location

Amprion Facility – Cologne, Germany
(Specific address and logistical information to be announced.)